The Wagtail food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Wagtail holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Long Close Site, Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, BA9 8AA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Wagtail among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ← The Wagtail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Wagtail none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Wagtail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton Racecourse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Wincanton Community Hospital (formerly Verrington) Caring Premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Wincanton Youth FC Tuck Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| You First Support Services CIC Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Mill Street Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2021 |
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
| One Stop Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| The Millers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2022 |
Questions about The Wagtail
What is The Wagtail's food hygiene rating?
The Wagtail has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Wagtail safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wagtail last inspected?
The Wagtail was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wagtail?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wagtail compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Wagtail is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Wagtail and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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